Editorial

Aïda Muluneh and contemporary African art: a blend of colour, culture and identity

Born in 1974, Aïda Muluneh is an Ethiopian photographer who spent much of her childhood in Yemen, Cyprus and England, before moving to Canada and the United States to study.…

Contemporary African Art: A Voice for Ecology and Sustainability

JP Mika: The art of spreading joy through his paintings

An early passion for art Jean-Paul Nsimbe Mika, born in 1980 in Kinshasa to a modest family, made the most of his artistic talent from a very young age. From the age of 13, he was ...

The art of wearing African jewellery: from past to present

Jewellery by Adele Dejak As you’ve probably noticed, I’m a huge fan of jewellery: gold, silver, costume jewellery – I love it all! For me, this fashion accessory is an absolute mus...

Hamidou Koumaré: a sculptor at heart – a legacy passed down from father to son

Hamidou Koumaré is a young painter and sculptor who lives and works in Mali. A graduate of the National Institute of the Arts (INA), he enrolled at the Balla Fasseké Kouyaté Conser...

Haitian contemporary art: between identity and resilience

Daily Life, Emmanuel Pierrette 16"x20 – Oil on canvas The history of art in Haiti is as captivating as it is complex. It is shaped by a blend of cultural influences, complicated po...

An interview with Samuel Olayambo: art that pulsates with pink

A world in pink! Born in 1991, Samuel Olayambo is a Nigerian painter. He currently lives and works in Lagos. His passion for art began at a very early age, specifically with drawin...

The timeless and bold elegance of Toubab Paris jewellery

5 things to know about Maud Villaret, founder of Toubab Paris Passionate about design in all its forms, Maud Villaret holds a degree in textile design from the Duperré School of Ap...

The 5 Inspiring African Artists Who Are Transforming Contemporary Art Worldwide

Maridadi (Swahili for ‘beautiful with style’) The incredible growth of contemporary art Long overlooked by the art market, contemporary African art is now on the rise…

Amoako Boafo, an artist who is causing a stir in the art market

Amoako Boafo, 2022. Photographs by Fabrice Gousset A leading artist! Amoako Boafo is a Ghanaian artist. Based in Vienna, this rising star of contemporary painting has, in the space...

A conversation with Mohamed Elmaouloud Ag Hamid, a Tuareg craftsman

A timeless African art form: Tuareg jewellery Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mohamed Elmaouloud Ag Hamid, and I am a craftsman from Timbuktu, Mali. I am the seventh gener...

"Water is right": Barthélémy Toguo’s new socially conscious exhibition

From Water to Art with Barthélémy Toguo Unprecedented and masterful works… Barthélémy Toguo presents his new exhibition “Water is right” at the Lelong & Co gallery in Paris until...